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Angels All Around UsAngels are in the outfield and every where else that they are needed on this earth. They occupy rarified air. They are on a mission from God. They are celestial beings with work to be done here on earth. RainbowsRainbows are caused by the refraction of the sun hitting the atmosphere which at the time
consists of rain, mist, or raindrops. God promised man that the earth would never again be
destroyed by fire and that the rainbow was a reminder of that situation. Transformation In Progress - A Personal Moment of Self RealizationIn our journey through life we may stumble across a hidden pathway that leads to our spiritual development. When we reach the point of balance within ourselves where our heart opens and all of our negative thoughts and habits are released we can experience a fundamental permanent change in how we see ourselves and how we perceive our relationship to the world around us that is so immensely liberating and fulfilling that our lives are forever changed. I hope you will enjoy this story about a recent transformative moment in my life, and that my tale will inspire you to realize your own transformation. The First Key to Getting What You WantGod has placed within each of us a desire to have more in life. But what do we need to do in order to get what we want? The first key is to know what we want. Do We Live the Lives We Talk About: Wish I Could Be Like RudySome people tell you what they believe in. Others just live in a way that demonstrates what’s really important to them. It’s OK to talk the talk, but how many of us really walk the walk? Remembering 5th Grade Teacher on a National Talk ShowThe power of thanking someone on a national talk show who helped you along the way in your life's journey. The Courage to Stand up to BulliesHow a little deaf boy had the courage to stand up to the school's bully after his fifth grade teacher uttered 3 words that forever changed his life. The Power of Three Words - "That's Right Stephen!"How three words forever changed the life of a little deaf boy in elementary school, causing a ripple effect. The Magic Carpet RideAfter the passing of her husband, she allows tragedy to be transformed into a bounty of gifts, delivered to her on a magic carpet. A Simple Formula For Faith Can Help You Reach Your DreamsA simple formula for faith that will help anyone unleash their faith and reach their dreams. 102 Things to be Thankful ForLife in the fast lane. That's how many of us live. We are so busy that we don't take the time to reflect on the good things we have. Sure life is tough but there is a lot to be thankful for. Remember those things. Reflect on those things. Here are a few to get you started. Enjoy your day. Do You Honour Your Rhythm?To achieve a healthy balance in life, we need to recognize and honour nature's rhythm and our own. Why can we not have everything at once? Simply because we cannot see one-ness : in a world of duality and opposites, we create a rhythm and the illusion of time. World Travel: Enlarge Your WorldThe world is a big place. How much of it do you know? To what extent have you traveled and experienced the earth in which you live? Have you ever ventured beyond your world into other parts of the world to experience diverse cultures, peoples, cuisines and countries? July ThoughtsThere are some distresses in life that must be shared. When the doctor tries gently to break the news to the grieving mother that her beautiful 20-year-old daughter has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, another heart and shoulder must be there to help bear the awful burden; when the perplexed husband is told that his wife of 52 years has Alzheimer's, he needs another to bear the burden with him. June ThoughtsHow tempted we are to rake the one who has just insulted our dignity; how dare he or she tell us we are less than perfect. But there He stood, the perfect One, in the de profundus of His life, unjustly examined and accused and unmercifully degraded. In this storm of abuse, Jesus held His peace and answered nothing. The meek and lowly One would not defend His words and work, He whose words will not pass away (Matthew 24:35) and whose works abide forever. Be silent, be silent! Christmas Cheer in a Thai PrisonFor several years I have corresponded with prison penpals from around the world. Many spend a lonely Christmas and are fortunate if they receive any Christmas cards from their family. In prison, the "festive season" can be the loneliest season of all – reminding them of how far they are away from their family and loved ones.This story from a friend I'll call Charlie, warmed my heart as I read it – Charlie is imprisoned in harsh conditions in Thailand:- May ThoughtsThe story of the prodigal son is the illustration of our Father who runs to us when we are desperate after having tasted the husks of life and are tired of searching. The son tells his father he is not worthy but that does not stop the father from loving him and forgiving him and bringing out the best of what he has to give to his precious son who has come home. Our Father runs to us and gives us His best--anyway. April Thoughts"It's God's will," friends told the parents at the funeral home. No, it is not God's will that these little ones should perish (Matthew 18:14). It is God's will that we live for Him. God does not ask us if life is worth living, He makes it worth living for us. "For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone..." (Ezekiel 18:32). March ThoughtsOur cup overflows with all kinds of goodness: the beauty of the sunrise, the promises in His Word which cannot be broken, our families and friends who we love and who love us, enough to eat, clothes, a bed, a toothbrush, hot water, eyes to see, ears to hear, homes, birds, trees, a job that we enjoy if we are that fortunate and, in the evening, the sunset and evening star. Indeed, our cup of plenty overflows; does our cup of gratitude overflow, also? February ThoughtsHow the heart yearns for quietness and harmony! We are drowning in din. We are bombarded with rock music and loud ads and obnoxious TV programs with their senseless laugh tracks. The stupidity is appalling. "Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut the doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little while" (Isaiah 26:20). January ThoughtsThe question is not the why of evil and anguish, for that we can never answer, but the how: how is it accepted and how is it overcome? It is in this life and on this earth that we join the battle and win the victory. "What is the meaning of all this?" is the afflicted heart's challenge to the Man on the cross. The meaning was found when He arose on that golden resurrection morning to give us a new translation of love and life, and a blessed hope. Work in ProgressThoughts during travelling to office on the last day at Tata Consultanct Services, Asia's largest software services company The Last Martian Goes HomeWhat would happen if an emissary of higher intelligence were to offer us a message of love and peace? Here is what I think might happen. Overcome Artificial Constraints and Embark on a New JourneyPeople with a finite imagination are forever putting up unnecessary barriers with default loops that don't go anywhere. they can literally drive you crazy with the unnecessasry difficulty and chaos they create. But you don't have to let artificial barriers push you to the limit! Read this article to find out how you can protect yourself from finite thinking. Keep Life Simple-Keep Your Vision-It's Simple, Part IIIWe have already discussed exercise and nutrition in Part I and II. The next step is visualization, which is going to conquer what most of us struggle with; motivation. Keeping your vision is what motivates you to stay the course-no matter what-and complete your fitness goals. The Courage To Be AliveTo live fully takes courage. The courage to change. The courage to hurt. The courage to fail. Change is scary, but if you're willing to take the step, you'll find yourself living your best life, playing your best game. December ThoughtsDr. Augsburger tells us that, if someone rubs us the wrong way, then love eliminates the "wrong way." "(Forgiveness) gives understanding where the enemy anticipates anger and revenge. It gives back to the other person his freedom and his future." Truly, it is God's gift to both the one who has hurt and the one who has been hurt. Speak, Lord!Sometimes we receive calls and rebukes in the familiar voices of relatives and friends. We would do well to be able to distinguish them as messages from God. God often uses human instruments to bring about Divine results. Unsophisticated and CommonPeter and John became portraits of Christ, shining through with His character. It was the power of the Holy Spirit that wrought the change, and not the power of money or intellect or social urgings. I Want YouI want you to be happy, I want you to win, I want you to achieve all of your dreams and I want you to start again. I want so much more for you and I know you want that too. I feel your vibrational energy as you run by and I do not disturb you because I know you have things to do. I want you to be content, warm and enjoy the beauty and the Sun.Records: 31-60 from 530